Retrogrades, such as Mercury retrograde, are astrological periods associated with revisiting, relaxing, resetting, revising, and restructuring. These times offer opportunities to slow down and reflect on various aspects of life. In a podcast episode, guest Katie Sanger emphasized the importance of using retrogrades to revisit elements in our lives. She Read More
Send us a Text Message.Released from the Patreon and brought to the public, one of our special rot logs - a.k.a. our long phone calls to each other to try and get the dopamine flowing.Today we're rotting and discussing **as a concept** what a concept is, Avery's K-Pop hyperfixation, Y/N Read More
In this compelling episode, we reunite three distinguished law enforcement veterans: retired Chief John Monaghan, retired Chief Douglas Wyman, and retired New Hampshire State Police Sergeant James Steinmetz. These three friends, previously featured in the impactful film "Inside the Box," come together once more to delve into profound discussions on Read More
Send us a Text Message.In a short and sweet episode wishing good luck to those studying for finals, Avery and Valerie discuss ADHD-friendly study tricks that have worked for them and help motivate you to push through your finals.If you liked this style of content or want to hear more Read More
Send us a Text Message. Caregiver burnout is real, but it is also elusive. So many strategies are only temporary fixes for an ongoing problem.In this interview with Erin Antroinen, we break down the root cause of our burnout and how to tap into our inner ability to regulate our Read More
In this episode of the Rise, Shine, and Redefine podcast, host Caryn interviews Laura Ordile, who shares her journey of leaving a 23-year corporate job to live life on her own terms. Laura discusses the excitement and challenges of this transition, highlighting the freedom and joy she has found in Read More
In this enlightening episode of the Responder Resilience, we dive deep into the heart of mental health within the fire service, featuring a captivating dialogue with Acting Fire Chief David Motes of Clay County Fire Rescue (CCFR), Florida, and Marie Guma, the visionary founder of Command Counseling Center. Together, they Read More
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Avery and Valerie discuss the difficulties surrounding making and maintaining friends when you have ADHD - since out of sight is often out of mind. It's difficult to make friends in your 20s, how does ADHD affect that as well?Outside of research and Read More
Send us a Text Message. When you hear "have joy" in the context of caregiving With the overwhelming, often sorrowful experiences of caring for a loved one, it can be difficult to imagine joy in the midst of it all.In this episode, I speak with Sondra Harper, an author, artist, Read More
In this episode of the Rise, Shine, and Redefine podcast, Sophie Orozco, a relationship and empowerment coach, shares her journey of overcoming adversity and finding inner power. She navigated how to live with struggles in her 20s, losing her father and sister, and restoring a failing marriage. Sophie delves into Read More
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Avery and Valerie discuss a common cognitive distortion for people with and without ADHD - Catastrophizing.This type of negative thinking, closely related to rumination, can make things seem like a much bigger issue than they are. We talk about making a mountain out Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie discuss their basic skincare routines plus advice on how to properly stick to one - especially with ADHD. Additionally, we learn about Avery's snail mucin (hack?) and the invasive Apple Snails that are flooding our TikTok feeds with forbidden pink boba, officially making this Read More
In this eye-opening episode of our podcast, we delve into the life of Rob Rudewicz, a man whose career in law enforcement spanned two decades, culminating in his retirement as a Captain from the Hartford Police Department. Rob's journey is not just a tale of policing a city he grew Read More
Send us a Text Message. This interview changed my life. I am still in awe of my encounter with Kathleen Donnelly Israel, a caregiver, spiritual seeker, healer, and pilgrim on the Camino Santiago. Her caregiving journey led her to her deep study, knowledge of spiritual healing practices, and her quest Read More
Send us a Text Message.Let's get that dopamine!Today we get a visit from the dopamine man and we get to chat about dopamine production. Of course, people with ADHD struggle with their dopamine uptake due to issues with our dopamine receptors, but knowing ways to assist in dopamine production is Read More
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the impactful world of first responders and the mental health challenges they face, through the lens of Captain Chris Moore's personal and professional experiences. As a key figure in his department's Behavioral Health and Peer Support Team, Chris opens up about his own Read More
Send us a Text Message.Get your pen and paper out! Today we are taking the ADHD test.If you've ever wondered if you should get evaluated for ADHD or if you just want to poke a little fun at yourself and your habits, join us in taking this online ADHD test. Read More
Join us in this unprecedented behind-the-badge episode as we focus on the heartbreak of infidelity with law enforcement veteran, author, and coach John Kelly. We investigate betrayal, affairs and rebuilding shattered trust in first responder marriages. John brings a wealth of knowledge on smashing the cycle of self-destruction and maintaining Read More
Send us a Text Message.We're constantly changing and evolving, and we thought we'd change things up with a very short episode on changes, transitions, and challenges those create for us with ADHD. If you need someone to give you a pep talk through it, we've got your back.Check out our Read More
Send us a Text Message. Meet fellow caregiver (and now my friend!) SARAH CART! When she and her husband, Ben, became empty nesters, the two moved to the Florida Keys, but they returned every summer to the Pennsylvania Poconos, where each had lifelong family connections. Then came COVID-19. The pandemic, Read More
